Question

What are the rules to determine significant figures ?

Answer 1

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To determine the number of significant figures in a number use the following 3 rules:

1) Non-zero digits are always significant

2) Any zeros between two significant digits are significant

3) A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant

Example: .500 or .632000 the zeros are significant

.006 or .000968 the zeros are NOT significant

Answer 2

Answer:

To determine the number of significant figures in a number use the following 3 rules:

Non-zero digits are always significant.

Any zeros between two significant digits are significant.

A final zero or trailing zeros in the decimal portion ONLY are significant.